criticism (n)
unfavorable judgment (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 10
def disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
examples the senator received severe criticism from his opponent
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Hypernym disapproval
Derivationally related form criticism → critical
Derivationally related form criticism → criticise
Hyponym attack; brickbat; faultfinding, carping; fire, attack, flak, flack, blast; thrust; potshot; rebuke, reproof, reproval, reprehension, reprimand; slating; static; stricture
Incoming links
Derivationally related form critical → criticism
Hypernym attack; brickbat; faultfinding, carping; fire, attack, flak, flack, blast; thrust; potshot; rebuke, reproof, reproval, reprehension, reprimand; slating; static; stricture
Hyponym disapproval
Derivationally related form criticise → criticism

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